La Colombe Draft Latte has more caffeine than UPTIME Energy on both counts: 155mg per 9 oz can against 142mg per 12 oz can, and about 17mg per fluid ounce against 12. The serving sizes differ, so the table below shows both ways of counting.
These are different categories of drink, which changes how the caffeine arrives. Energy drinks and sodas list an exact number because caffeine is a measured additive; brewed drinks vary with the beans and the brew, so their figures are compiled averages. The numbers here are the standard published values for each.
La Colombe Draft Latte vs UPTIME Energy: the numbers
| La Colombe Draft Latte | UPTIME Energy | |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine per serving | 155mg per 9 oz can | 142mg per 12 oz can |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 17.2mg | 11.8mg |
| Servings to reach 400mg (FDA context) | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Sources: La Colombe Draft Latte's figure is verified in our La Colombe Draft Latte caffeine guide against La Colombe product page (source); UPTIME Energy's figure is verified in our UPTIME Energy guide against Caffeine Informer (source).
Which one should you pick?
Pick UPTIME Energy when you want the lighter dose or a slower ramp, and La Colombe Draft Latte when you actually need the bigger hit and know your tolerance. If you are stacking either with other caffeinated drinks through the day, run the math against the 400mg reference rather than guessing.
For context, the FDA cites 400mg of caffeine a day as an amount generally not associated with negative effects in healthy adults. Tolerance and health vary, so treat these numbers as information, not advice.
Related reading
- La Colombe Draft Latte: the full caffeine guide
- UPTIME Energy: the full caffeine guide
- The verified caffeine database
- Every drink compared: the comparisons index
FAQ
Does La Colombe Draft Latte or UPTIME Energy have more caffeine? La Colombe Draft Latte: 155mg per 9 oz can versus 142mg per 12 oz can for UPTIME Energy.
Which is stronger per ounce? La Colombe Draft Latte, at about 17.2mg per fluid ounce versus 11.8mg for UPTIME Energy.
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